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Guttate Psoriasis (Guttate means "drop" in Latin; aka Teardrop Psoriasis, Raindrop Psoriasis or Psoriasis Exanthematic) is the second most common type of psoriasis.
The symptoms of Guttate Psoriasis are numerous small, red, drop-like spots which cover a large portion of the skin. Spots have an abundant scaling. Lesions are usually located on the trunk, arms, legs and scalp.
Guttate psoriasis usually develops acutely. Bacterial streptococcal infections (strep throat, chronic tonsillitis) or a viral respiratory infection usually precede and trigger the first signs of Guttate Psoriasis in persons predisposed to psoriasis.
Guttate Psoriasis rapidly develops in young adults and children at the age from 8 to 18 years old.
Sometimes Guttate Psoriasis goes away on its own after a few weeks or months, but in many cases it is persistent and requires treatment.
Guttate Psoriasis can sometimes transform into a common Plaque Psoriasis.
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